A Guide To North Vancouver Municipality And Living There
The North Vancouver municipality serves and manages the city’s infrastructure and welfare. It made up of elected board members who ensure the city remain efficient and safe. The North Vancouver municipality is perhaps the reason the city ranks as a top international destination.
Real Estate
Real estate in North Vancouver is characterized by hundreds of property listings. The real estate industry serves and caters for everyone and any budget. Condos, apartments, houses to rent and houses to buy are all listed. It is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors of North Vancouver, and is attracting investors from all over. In 2009, the city was rated among the best places to live in.
Accommodation
Finding suitable and affordable housing in North Vancouver is not difficult, although you’ll need to do some research on the best accommodation. Whether you are looking to rent or buy a house, apartment or condo, Vancouver has a plethora of furnished and unfurnished options. Different accommodations come with their attributes: some within vicinity to outdoor activities, and some in secluded, quiet areas.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle in North Vancouver is depicted by different activities. The city encourages healthy and active lifestyles, and supports recreation pursuits for all residents. The North Vancouver recreation and culture commission oversees the delivery of several outdoor and indoor activities suitable for all ages, abilities and interests.
Weather conditions in North Vancouver vary and allows for different activities such as; snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The city is a blend of diverse cultures originating from England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and Asia. As a resident or visitor you’ll get the opportunity to immerse yourself in these distinct cultures and ethnicities; you can also try out different indigenous meals in any of the many restaurants.
Villages in North Vancouver
Villages like deep cove and Lynn Valley are common references in books, websites and the locals when they talk of the north shore. These two are village-like areas within the city, but not large enough to be called districts.
Deep Cove
Nestled at the foot of Mount Seymour and next to the Indian Arm, it is a great place to relax and sightsee. Can be extremely busy on summer weekends, but has several restaurants, shops, hiking spots, parks and canoe rentals to keep you occupied. You can also get a snack from the many takeaway outlets, lie on the grass and watch different activities unfold around you. Deep Cove can be reached by taking the exit on Dollarton highway after the second narrows bridge, and going along till the end. Buses #211 or #212 will take you there.
Lynn valley
Situated on Lynn Valley Road, north of Hwy 1, this community has restaurants, shops and two parks with swimming and hiking facilities. It boasts a new plaza and library designed to provide a common meeting place for the community. You can commute there by taking exit 19 on Hwy 1 or buses #228, #210, #255 or #229.
Doing business
Whether you are looking to invest in a business or starting a new one, North Vancouver offers some of the greatest opportunities in North America with no need to commute. According to a 2013 KPMG report on competitive alternatives, Vancouver ranked 5th with an index score of 87.0, falling marginally behind the likes of Frankfurt, London, Paris and Tokyo. Canada enjoys AAA credit rating, making it one of the best places to do business. A sound financial system that is noted by low interest rates, competitiveness and stability make it a top investment destination.
Craft beer
North Vancouver recently enjoyed the opening of its 4th craft beer brewery. If you are a craft beer lover, then you won’t be disappointed as every bar in the city sells it.
Seaspan
Seaspan delivers paramount marine solutions. The company offers deep-sea and coastal transportation, ship building, bunkering and ship repair services throughout North America. The company also offers ferry and shipyard services via other affiliate shipping companies. The ideal ferry service for the north shore.
Information Links:
http://www.nvchamber.ca
http://www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com
http://www.cnv.org
http://northvanrec.com/facilities/default.aspx
http://www.cnv.org/Your-Government/Official-Community-Plan
Commuting
Although North Vancouver has several public commuter options, most people prefer driving around. Nevertheless the city has one of the highest travel times in Canada, ranking higher than the national average. Buses, taxis and trains are popular commuting services; Seabus offers ferry services, Skytrain offers a rail service throughout Vancouver and surrounding areas, and Translink manages all transportation across the city.
New North Vancouver Live MLS Listings
North Vancouver Neighborhood
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901 185 VICTORY SHIP Way in North Vancouver: Lower Lonsdale Condo for sale in "CASCADE EAST AT THE PIER" : MLS®# R2747019
901 185 VICTORY SHIP Way North Vancouver V7L 0G2 
$8,180,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2747019
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,934 sq. ft.
OUTSTANDING WATERFRONT PENTHOUSE. South West corner home with stellar views - both day & night - of the water, Vancouver, Stanley Park & Lions Gate Bridge. It is a spacious 2,934 sq.ft. inside with a 2,838 sq.ft balcony and 2,922 sq.ft. private roof deck. Entertain pool-side with your private outdoor lap pool, whirlpool and built in BBQ. Quality finishing throughout including; spacious entry foyer, custom mill work, 10ft smooth ceilings, air conditioning, Scavolini presentation kitchen, separate chef's kitchen, power blinds, custom closets, two ensuited Master Bedrooms as well as 2 guest bedrooms & baths. For the car collector there is a 7 car private gated garage. This beautiful one of a kind Penthouse with its truly convenient location is Move in Ready! Viewings by private appointment. More detailsListed by Anson Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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593 RIVERSIDE Drive in North Vancouver: Seymour NV House for sale in "Seymour" : MLS®# R2728245
593 RIVERSIDE Drive North Vancouver V7H 1V4
$7,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2728245
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,505 sq. ft.
As you arrive through the secured private gated entry you will fall in love! This stunning one-of-a-kind 1+ ACRE Seymour RIVERFRONT ESTATE offers a gorgeous SYNTHESIS DESIGN custom-built home (& furniture), manicured gardens, 4169 sf on 2 levels and full crawlspace & too many features to mention! This beautiful home exudes comfort. Once a horse barn, the gorgeous 1336 sf Riverside Cabana was transformed into an entertainment area & spa. Enjoy the saltwater pool, spa pool & jacuzzi, outdoor kitchen & dining pavilion, & greenhouse. This property is a gardener's dream and has many areas to sit and enjoy! It offers so much privacy & unique living space. One of a kind! More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4663 PROSPECT Road in North Vancouver: Upper Delbrook House for sale : MLS®# R2761497
4663 PROSPECT Road North Vancouver V7N 3M1
$6,850,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2761497
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,225 sq. ft.
Perched at the top of Upper Delbrook offering complete privacy and spectacular city/ocean views is this flawlessly designed 5268 sqft masterpiece. Dreamy main floor consists of formal living/dining w/ linear fireplace that connects to the family room, chef’s kitchen & prep kitchen. Eclipse doors to the covered bbq area w/ infinity pool, hot tub & putting green. Upstairs boasts 3 large bdrms w/ ensuite, flex area & skybridge to the impeccable primary bedroom w/ stylish ensuite, oversized dressing room & private patio. Enjoy a Scandinave experience after the private gym by relaxing in the jetted wet spa & sauna. Feat: concrete & steel construction, legal suite, heated driveway, 2 car garage, A/C. Steps to world class outdoor recreation; mins to shopping, restaurants, schools and downtown. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2000 WOLFE Street in North Vancouver: Central Lonsdale Land for sale : MLS®# R2742334
2000 WOLFE Street North Vancouver V7M 2Z3
$5,999,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2742334
Opportunity to purchase a 1.17 acre (50,965 SF) development parcel in North Vancouver (City) with recent approval for a five-lot residential subdivision. Suitable for detached single-family homes with coach house potential. Great location near to schools, amenities, bus routes, and key arterial driving routes. Please contact the listing agents for more information. More detailsListed by NAI Commercial - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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4229 SUNSET Boulevard in North Vancouver: Canyon Heights NV House for sale in "Edgemont" : MLS®# R2729951
4229 SUNSET Boulevard North Vancouver V7R 3Y7
$4,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2729951
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,435 sq. ft.
Walk thru beautiful one-of-a-kind front garden & then enter custom built home that will be your personal oasis. Architectural details & wonderful light abound, the main floor opens up to reveal the semi open plan kitchen that leads into elegant LR w/ eclipse doors out to very private outdoor entertainment space- multi-tiered terrace w infinity pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen/dining/lounge all overlooking natural treed view. Main floor encompasses private DR, den & more. 2nd flr comprises striking primary bdrm w/vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, w/i closet, spa ensuite w/steam, + 2 extra bdrms & extra bath. Home is surrounded by positively breath-taking gardens including a stunning terraced rear garden! Single garage. This home must be seen in person to be truly appreciated. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver and ENGEL & VOLKERS VANCOUVER ISLAND - VICTORIA (VREB) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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LOT A ST. PAULS AVENUE in North Vancouver: Upper Lonsdale Land for sale : MLS®# R2747275
LOT A ST. PAULS AVENUE North Vancouver V0V 0V0
$4,998,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2747275
North Vancouver rare offering to develop your own spectacular custom residence or subdivide this gorgeous 4.1 acre estate into building lots! Available for the first time in almost 35 years, and backing onto St. Albans Park, this magnificent estate offers mature landscaping and is comprised of 177,724 SF of legal freehold property with RS-1 Zoning and a combined frontage of approximately 380’ feet on St Georges Avenue with easy access off the top of St Pauls Avenue and is located only blocks from Upper Lonsdale’s finest amenities. No structures currently exist on the property. VALUE is in the LAND ONLY!! STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT! DO NOT WALK PROPERTY without an appointment. Please call Jason for details. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty - Jason Soprovich - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2145/49 CHESTERFIELD Avenue in North Vancouver: Central Lonsdale House for sale : MLS®# R2758361
2145/49 CHESTERFIELD Avenue North Vancouver V7M 2P7
$4,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2758361
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,400 sq. ft.
What an opportunity. Max 6 Story Apartment Building site (City of North Vancouver OCP DES R5 (1.6/2.6FSR)) Develop a Boutique Building or live in a 8 Bedroom Multi Generational Family Friendly Home while your investment grows. West facing private oasis borders onto onto park. Location is central to everything. Shops , Bike routes, RecCentre, Schools and more. A rare offering with amazing upside. Well maintained with legal suites brings lots of options. Be apart of this growing neighborhood. More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates (The Angell Group) Realty Ltd. and Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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705 175 VICTORY SHIP Way in North Vancouver: Lower Lonsdale Condo for sale in "CASCADE AT THE PER" : MLS®# R2748389
705 175 VICTORY SHIP Way North Vancouver V7L 0G1
$4,890,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748389
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,046 sq. ft.
Spectacular WATERFRONT luxury 4 beds/4bath condo that is 3,046 sq.ft. on ONE level. Impressive views South, West and East to downtown Vancouver, the water, Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge and The Lions. Entertainers dream with its spacious open plan living and dining room with wet bar and display kitchen and chefs kitchen. 3 ensuite bedrooms plus an office which can be the 4th beds and a flex room. This home is well appointed with 9 ft. ceilings, crown moulding, Italian Scavolini kitchen cabinets and engineered hardwood. Live in air conditioned comfort or bask in the sun on your spacious 587 sq.ft. balcony with stunning views. Residents can use: fitness centre, steam, sauna & indoor 5 lanes lap pool at the adjacent Pinnacle Pier Hotel. Open house this sat/sun (Jan 28/29 2-4pm) More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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552 BEACHVIEW Drive in North Vancouver: Dollarton House for sale : MLS®# R2731681
552 BEACHVIEW Drive North Vancouver V7G 1P9
$4,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2731681
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 4,173 sq. ft.
Welcome to the BEACHVIEW DR the most exclusive Street in North Vancouver. 20200SQFT level lot, 4173SQFT luxury home with SPECTACULAR OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEWS. This 3-level home design is inspired by vocation style, with POST and BEAM structure. The home features 26 feet high vaulted ceilings, lots of natural wood, floor to ceiling River Rock gas fireplace, big windows go trough the whole living area, beautiful ocean view and mountain view from most corners of the house, open kitchen with stainless appliances, nice side private patio, tons of outdoor space in the private garden. Walk distance to KAYAK or PADDLE BOARD across the street to the public BEACH ACCESS, minutes walk to Cates Park, the boat launch and Dollarton Shopping Center. More detailsListed by Marine Vista Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4062 VIRGINIA Crescent in North Vancouver: Canyon Heights NV House for sale : MLS®# R2735355
4062 VIRGINIA Crescent North Vancouver V7R 3Z1
$4,798,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2735355
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,199 sq. ft.
A spectacular contemporary residence features approx 6,199 sq. ft. (incl. garage) on 3 spacious levels. Main offers lvng & din areas, private office, powder room, chef’s kitchen w/ dry pantry & wok kitchen, lrg centre island w/ stone countertops & breakfast bar, eating area & family room w/ built-in media centre. Covered & heated outdoor veranda w/ BBQ centre, gardens & courtyard patios. Upper offers 4 ensuited bedrooms w/ huge closets + master suite w/ sitting area, spa-like ensuite + large walk-in closet. Lower offers recreational & games area, wine room, guest bedroom, laundry room, ample storage, legal 1 bedroom suite w/ kitchen, living room, laundry & separate access. Perfect entertainment lifestyle & casual ambience for any growing family. Minutes to all amenities, trails & schools. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty - Jason Soprovich - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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